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School Closures Continue Across United States

March 19, 2010

 

Budget cuts, lay-offs and a bad economy are preying on our education system. Public schools are under the knife as school districts try to save money any way they can.

 

In New York, 54 schools are either slated to be closed or restructured under Mayor Bloomberg’s plan. 90 schools have already closed since 2002. Most of the closures are in poor working-class areas, serving Black and Latino students.

 

Teachers, students and parents are angered by the massive restructuring. The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) said, their union members are being targeted and have been working without a contract since October 2009.

 

This trend is not limited to New York City. Large Cities across America are discussing school closures in an effort to save money. Minneapolis has scheduled 15 schools for closure, while Detroit has put 44 schools on the chopping block.

 

Other major cities include Pittsburgh 24, Cincinnati 14, and in Kansas City 29 schools will get the axe. Some have accused the White House of spearheading the restructuring of these school districts and it is said, federal funds will be available for those states willing to participate in educational reform.

 

It is no secret that President Obama wants to reform the educational system in America, but we have seen no proof that Washington is playing any role in the closure of these schools. Having said this, government is responsible wasteful spending that could have been used for our children’s education.

 

We cannot continue to close schools and expect students to receive the best education possible. Over-crowding is already a major stumbling block for teachers and students alike. Closing more schools will make an impossible situation much more difficult.

 

Author: Brian Bell Cityclix.net Guest Writer

 

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Angry Students Protest Tuition Increases

March 17, 2010

 

Protests among college campus students is on the rise. The increase in tuitions and growing concerns over budget cuts has flamed the fire. UC Davis California is one of the main battle grounds. Students are angry over a 32% increase in tuitions and say the budget cuts are hurting their education.

 

Students in California, Oregon and other states, have taken to the streets to voice their anger.

 

These protests are turning more violent, as clashes with police signal an alert to local authorities. Our leaders in Washington act as if nothing is wrong. Not one word has been mention about the anger students are feeling right now.

 

Students are becoming increasingly more agitated as was the case with UC Berkeley students who evaded police and walked onto Interstate 880 near downtown Oakland California, forcing the closure of the freeway.

 

In President Obama’s pending budget, he has included a federal program aimed at lowering interest rates paid on student loans, but has not addressed the budget woes faced by state colleges nationwide. In fact, most colleges will have to increase tuitions even more once stimulus money runs out.

 

Economic uncertainty and the burden on states like California is tremendous. The downturn in the economy fueled by the lack of any kind of leadership, will cause protests like these to continue. We need Congress to seriously address the growing cost of tuitions with the same vigor they have put into reforming healthcare.

 

In the mean time, President Obama should address the unrest and concerns of college students nationwide.

 

Author: Silvia Peletti Cityclix.net Guest Writer

 

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Keep Your Hands Off My Childs Textbooks

March 13, 2010

 

Texas is the current leader when it comes to school textbook purchases in the United States. Therefore Texas influences most of the curriculum included in textbooks throughout the country.

 

You would think politics wouldn’t play any part in what our children are taught in school, but you would be wrong. Politics plays a major role in every aspect of education, from math to history.

 

The battle being waged in Texas over textbook curriculum plays out like the most negative election campaigning you have ever seen. Democrat and Republican factions bitterly argue over such things as the civil rights movement to global politics. Every detail, including words like “Hip Hop” are debated while a board consisting of Lawyers, a Dentist and even a Newspaper Publisher decide what your child will be taught for the next three years.

 

Democrats want a far left portrayal of history, and Republicans a more conservative teaching. Hot topics like religion and the “Bill of Rights” draw a fierce debate by both parties.

 

Our kids are political pawns in a game more suited for adults. The history of the United States is being re-written before our eyes. Christianity is being replace by politically correctness in forms I don’t even understand. Our kids are becoming more confused everyday. Does Christmas fall on December 25th or on the Mexican date of January 6 (’El Dia de Reyes’), the tradition in Mexico is to open presents and commemorate the Three Wise Men, on this date rather then a visit from Santa Claus.

 

Now explain this to a 7 year old. History should be the teaching of our culture, religion, values and traditions, not all inclusive to include every nationality represented in the United States. While educators and political foes try to include everyone, they are leaving little room for the truth.

 

Author: Terrance Uplander Cityclix.net Guest Writer

 

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